When you are at a track and field meet or simply watching it on TV, have you ever paid attention to the skills of long distance runners? Have you ever noticed how well they pace themselves? For them, the purpose of the race is not speed, but rather endurance. Most of us live our lives at a very fast pace, trying to cram everything into 24 hours. If you don’t know by now, that simply doesn’t work. We are so …
read moreI am the type of person that when I am working on something and I am really into it, don’t interrupt me. The momentum is going, the ideas are flowing, creativity is in full gear and I am in the zone. (Laser Focused). For the most part, those moments of productivity stay that way. But of course, not everyday goes as planned and I lose focus. I know you can relate. So on the days that it happens, here are …
read moreHave you ever wondered what your life would be like if you pushed fear aside and believed in yourself with every fiber? What would happen if you grabbed life with both hands and never looked back? You would began to live the life that you truly deserve. Olga Gonzalez-Ramos is definitely living an Unstoppable Life and is holding nothing back! 1. First and foremost, tell us who you are. I am a proud plus size woman, mother of four, celebrity journalist, …
read moreInspired and Driven: A moment with Nicole Updegraff of Cotton Candy Playground
If you look closely and really pay attention, life shows you who you are destined to be. By trusting and listening with her heart, Nicole Updegraff has done just that. She has mapped out a wonderful life and is holding nothing back! 1. First and foremost, tell us who you are. My name is Nicole Updegraff. I am a wife, a mother of 4, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a storyteller, an illustrator and graphic designer, an entrepreneur, …
read moreRight at this very moment, stop what you’re doing. Starting now, look yourself in the mirror everyday and say ( I am more than enough!). Stand back and watch what begins to happen. Let me hear from you. Share your journey with me on my Facebook Page or through my Email. I look forward to hearing from you!
read moreLife is truly an amazing adventure and just when you think you got it down pact and decide on who it is is you want to be in this world, life will push you around and test you on that decision. So when that test presents itself, it’s up to us to either stay true to ourselves or go against our better judgement. Insert common theme here: ( We have all been there and done that.) Moving on……. When you …
read moreSo, one evening you are sitting in your comfortable chair and wondering whether or not to follow what’s been tugging at your heart. So you sit and sit some more only to decide that you are going to watch a movie and think about it tomorrow. Because hey, there is always tomorrow. So the next day you sit in your favorite chair to decide what you want to do, but your favorite show is on. So you decide to put …
read moreThere are so many things in my life that inspire me. And believe me, that list is quite long. But one of my favorite joys is the opportunity to meet new people. Writing has afforded me to cross paths with some very wonderful people. I am humbled by the fact that they let me know that what I write provides them with a sense of comfort and encouragement. But honestly in the end, it is truly you all that …
read moreSoooo, I came across a video on YouTube the other day that was so cute and inspiring. It is a little girl, full of enthusiasm, in front of the mirror in her bathroom declaring an anthem of what “I Like” about my life. She liked her life, mom, dad, sisters, school- she like EVERTHING! She even did her own little dance to go along with it. I simply absolutely loved it because she was telling everyone that she loved life …
read moreClosets are an integral part of our lives. It is one of the busiest rooms in the house because we are constantly looking for the perfect outfit to wear. Over a period of time, are closets begin to look cluttered as our tastes continue to evolve. When that happens we do a “spring” cleaning by going through the clothes that no longer match our taste and lifestyle. It is an easy task to clean out our closets at home, but …
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